Your love is always an occasion worth celebrating. Traditional anniversary conventions suggest giving gifts of increasing material value, starting with paper the first year and gold after half a century. The traditional gifts for each year are as follows:
Should you decide to follow those customs, we have some modern suggestions for any year, such as a stunning crystal vase and a couples card game. Plus, we’ve rounded up excellent presents for any relationship milestone, paying no mind to tradition, from a retro image viewfinder to a pair of delicate diamond hoops.
Whatever you choose, getting personal is key — consider references to your first date or trip, your partner’s hobbies or quirks, or inside jokes and hints shared only by the two of you. And don’t forget that a well-written, heartfelt card helps imbue any object with genuine meaning.
We have plenty of other gift ideas for partners, including your wife or husband. And we also tested 34 direct-order brands to find the best places to buy jewelry online. If you’re looking for something wedding-related, we have guides to the best off-registry wedding gifts, groomsmen gift ideas, and bridesmaid thank-yous.
